Rolling Stock Quality Control Inspector
About The Position
Help Move America — One Railcar at a Time For 160+ years, Siemens has powered progress across infrastructure, electrification, and transportation. Today, our Mobility team blends rail automation with digital innovation to make systems safer, more reliable, and more sustainable. Join us in Lexington, NC, where our world-class passenger railcar facility anchors the Rolling Stock Division — the North American leader in passenger coaches, locomotives, and light rail vehicles. Your Shift Monday–Thursday, 4:00 p.m. – 2:30 a.m. A Day in the Life You clock in as the line hums to life. Stainless and carbon-steel car bodies take shape around you — each one destined to carry thousands safely. As a Quality Inspector I, you’re the last word on fit, finish, and function: Carry out critical, non-routine visual, dimensional, test, and functional inspections across components, assemblies, equipment, systems, supplies, and materials. Set up specialized equipment and interpret data from multiple sources to execute complex inspection procedures . Perform first article inspections on parts and assemblies when needed. Apply established quality checks and document findings with precision. Identify and manage discrepant material , understand part flow, and drive resolution actions.
Requirements
- High school diploma or state-recognized GED.
- Foundational knowledge of assembly and production processes.
- Manufacturing experience; quality assurance exposure preferred.
- Familiarity with inspection methods/equipment and confidence with complex shop math
- Fluency reading and using blueprints, specifications, engineering drawings, materials lists, and inspection standards
- At least 1 year working with or alongside quality functions.
- Willingness to travel to Sacramento, California for training — an initial trip of at least two weeks, with additional visits as needed.
- Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without needing current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.
Nice To Haves
- Manufacturing experience
- Quality assurance exposure
Responsibilities
- Carry out critical, non-routine visual, dimensional, test, and functional inspections across components, assemblies, equipment, systems, supplies, and materials.
- Set up specialized equipment and interpret data from multiple sources to execute complex inspection procedures
- Perform first article inspections on parts and assemblies when needed.
- Apply established quality checks and document findings with precision.
- Identify and manage discrepant material , understand part flow, and drive resolution actions.
Benefits
- PTO and holiday pay — starting Day 1
- 401(k) with 6% company match
- Health, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA, and Commuter Benefits — starting Day 1
- Work on meaningful, innovative projects that solve big real-world challenges
- Engaging, fast-evolving environment with pioneering technology
- Competitive total rewards package
- Tuition Reimbursement, Mentor Programs, online learning, and rewards for innovative ideas
- Employee perks and discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
